I just finished re-reading a non-fiction book, by Barbara Kingsolver, called Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. It tells the true story of her family's year of living on a self sustaining farm, month by month, and is a great winter read. The book has a sassy style and great message about the joys and challenges (often riotous) of local harvesting of diverse farm vegetables and livestock. It is irreverent and not patronizing, but thoroughly informative with humor to make a point. You will feel good after reading this and hopefully inspired, as well, as we approach Spring. Kingsolver is known for her novels that usually weave a great story into a background of environmental themes but treated fairly without condescension.